Payroll Administrator / Accountant
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Following a successful 3-month probation period)
Industry: Automotive Retail, Logistics & Finance
Salary: Market-Related / Negotiable based on experience
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a well-established and leading group within the automotive retail sector, we are seeking a highly meticulous, numeric, and confidential Payroll Administrator / Accountant to join their finance division. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality financial accounting service while managing the end-to-end payroll processing for the Group.
This dual-function role requires an analytical professional who can seamlessly balance payroll management with core accounting duties—including debtors, creditors, banking, asset tracking, and statutory reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration (Primary KPA): Full preparation and processing of the Group's monthly payroll. Verify timesheets and attendance records, ensure accurate tax deductions, pension/provident fund contributions, and timeous statutory payments. Reconcile payroll accounts, resolve queries, and generate monthly management reports.
Creditors & Debtors Management: Process supplier invoices, perform account reconciliations, and timeously resolve discrepancies. Manage debtors’ records, create/distribute invoices, produce statements, and coordinate collections on overdue accounts.
Banking & Reconciliations: Process bank deposits, perform rigorous bank reconciliations, and manage employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
General Ledger & Asset Accounting: Process general journals (including depreciation, provisions, interest, and salaries) and accurately maintain the company's fixed asset register.
Record Keeping & Governance: Maintain strict filing systems, support audit compliance, and guarantee that all financial and personal data tasks are conducted with the utmost confidentiality and integrity.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
Education: Matric with Accounting alongside a Tertiary Qualification in Accounting.
Software Expertise: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience utilizing SAGE People 300 payroll software is essential. High proficiency in financial accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills is required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years' stable experience in commerce and industry handling combined payroll administration and financial accounting duties.
Attributes: High level of numeric accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
References: Must supply contactable professional references from previous employers (Financial Managers or CFOs you directly reported to) for verification.
Strict Legal Requirements (Screening Mandate)
Citizenship: Must be a South African-born citizen with a valid ID.
Criminal Record: Clean criminal background. A person with a criminal record will not be considered.
Credit History: Clear ITC (financial/credit history) with no judgments or defaults.
Remuneration & Benefits
Basic Salary: Market-Related (Negotiable based on experience and current salary).
Provident Fund: You will join the Motor Industry (MICFA) Provident Fund (7.5% employee contribution / 8% company contribution).
Annual Bonus: Paid in December in accordance with MICFA Regulations (pro-rata based on months of employment; not included in the starting basic salary).
Leave Days: 18 days leave per annum.
Probation: A 3-month probation period applies to monitor performance prior to permanent appointment.
Working Hours & Environment
Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Daily lunch break of 60 minutes).
Overtime: Requested as required by the nature of the business, paid as per the MIBCO Agreement regarding the BCEA salary threshold.
Policy Note: A Standard Working Procedures (SWP) manual must be read, signed, and returned to HR within your first week of employment.
Required Documentation for Application
Please ensure that you submit the following documentation with your application:
1. Detailed CV: Comprehensive, updated CV highlighting your SAGE People 300 and accounting ledger history.
2. Qualifications: Copies of your Matric certificate, accounting qualifications, and relevant system training certificates.
3. ID Copy: Required for validation and background screening clearance checks.
4. References: Direct contact details for at least 2 professional references (Financial Managers/CFOs you reported to).
Apply Now: Visit https://www.easternpersonnel.co.za/ and click on Register CV.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet all requirements, will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Eastern Personnel is fully POPIA compliant, and all personal information will be processed securely and solely for recruitment purposes.
